Craniosynostosis

📋Overview

Craniosynostosis is a birth defect involving the early closure of one or more cranial sutures, the flexible tissues that connect the bones of an infant's skull. This premature fusion may restrict the skull's ability to expand normally, often causing the head to develop an asymmetrical or unusual shape as the brain continues to grow.

Healthcare providers generally classify the condition based on the specific sutures involved and whether it occurs as an isolated finding or as part of a genetic syndrome. Clinical observation focuses on the anatomical location of the affected sutures to describe how the growth of the skull has been influenced.